Baby Aspirin??

[Shelleybean]

Looking for some advice please... wondering whether or not to try baby aspirin again this IVF cycle. Unfortunately unable to ask my clinic as they won’t even discuss any “extras”, immediately dismissing them as unnecessary.

Last cycle I tried aspirin for the first time, but got a bfn. Was thinking I’d give it another go, but my husband is not so sure as we previously had a bfp without it (although sadly mmc at 8 weeks). So I was wondering if anyone has ever been told of any potential harmful/ detrimental effect of aspirin on IVF treatment? Thanks!

[Georgie17]

My consultant did recommend it on a couple of my attempts but haven't always taken it and still no positive. It can help with blood flow. Good luck xx

[Shelleybean in reply to Georgie17]

Thank you! xx

[DC5867]

My last cycle my consultant said the benefits had never been proven and the latest research suggests it can be harmful unless you need it for a specific medical condition. I wouldn’t take anything with ivf without it being prescribed.

[Shelleybean in reply to DC5867]

Thanks for this! xx

[emu2016]

I’ve taken it and got BFP’s both times. The first time resulted in a chemical pregnancy though. The second time my consultant told me to stop taking at 7 week scan as I was bleeding & at risk of miscarriage, of course Aspirin thins your blood. My dr throughout pregnancy wanted me to take aspirin due to my age (37) but I refused.

My IVF consultant had nothing but good words to say about aspirin but I guess it depends on each individual person? Good luck! X

[Shelleybean in reply to emu2016]

Thanks for this info! xx

[Tugsgirl]

I would check with your clinic. Aspirin isn’t generally advised in pregnancy because it thins your blood, so although technically you’re not pregnant at transfer stage you must follow the same rules as if you are. Many ladies take baby aspirin but to be on the safe side get permission first. Good luck xx

[Shelleybean in reply to Tugsgirl]

Thank you! xx

[2-shades-of-hope]

I personally wouldn’t take it. I have a subchorionic hematoma which is apparently quite common after IVF and the consultant said if I took aspirin it would increase bleeding and put the babies at greater risk. If you are worried that you do have a blood clotting disorder maybe you could look into getting the tests done? Xx

[Shelleybean in reply to 2-shades-of-hope]

Thanks for sharing this. I’ve had a normal basic clotting test done earlier this year which was normal so I’m not going to take it. Hope the twins are still doing well! 🌈🌈 xx

[jathakor]

I am on baby aspirin as it was recommended, this is to rule out blood clotting issue so that blood flow is maintained in womb. I was told not to take aspirin a day before and on day of egg collection.

My advice is to take to consultant on your visit.

Wish you all the best.

[Shelleybean in reply to jathakor]

Thanks for this! xx

[Hidden]

I was told to start baby aspirin with a positive pregnancy test and not before... but that is consultant led advice after several MC and blood test results. I would definitely speak to your clinic about it and force them to discuss 'extras' rather than just not bother - I personally would be very wary of self medicating

[Shelleybean in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for this. I’ve been told not at the moment, but will check again if get a positive! xx

[Carmel1001]

Its down to the individual reason of your infertility, with me it was age. If you’re unexplained and under 37, it’s probably not going to help.

Good luck

[Shelleybean in reply to Carmel1001]

Thanks for this info! xx

[Corchi]

I was on salospir (it’s a form of aspirin you would have to google it as I’m in Greece and meds are different) one day before ET and am still on it 5 weeks pregnant now and apparently for sure up until 10 weeks doctor told me. I take one every morning but I should note I have a history of 6 miscarriages so I am on salospir in morning and injection in evening both blood thinners. Xx

[Shelleybean in reply to Corchi]

Thanks, but this is an old post.. I’m due in a few weeks! Thank you though 😊 xx

[Corchi in reply to Shelleybean]

Haha so sorry I just saw and replied 🌈 happy birth !!!!!!

[Shelleybean in reply to Corchi]

Thank you! 😊 xx

[Rella22]

Hi there,

I was put on baby Asprin the day after my transfer of a 5 day embryo.

It was recommended as a preventative measure against any potential blood clotting issues. I'm nearly 6 weeks now and still on it, my clotting factors were okay on last check. Still way too early to tell but I went with my doctors directions. I hope it goes okay.

Follow your clinics recommendations.

[Shelleybean in reply to Rella22]

Thanks, but this is an old post.. I’m due in a few weeks! Thank you though 😊 xx

[Rella22 in reply to Shelleybean]

I'm sorry someone replied and must have renewed the post. I did not pay attention to the timeline.

Very happy for you!

[Shelleybean in reply to Rella22]

No probs! Thank you and congrats on your pregnancy xx